Richard Rorty thought that when confronted by a radical skeptic the correct response is to
A) explain to the radical skeptic that he is begging the question.
B) provide the radical skeptic with Descartes' argument from the Meditations on First Philosophy.
C) tell the radical skeptic to get lost.
D) go to the pub and have a neat whiskey.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Richard Rorty, a prominent figure in the field of pragmatism, argued against engaging in traditional philosophical debates with radical skeptics. Instead of trying to refute skepticism through argumentation, Rorty suggested that such debates are fruitless and that one should dismiss the skeptic's challenges as irrelevant to practical life and intellectual progress.

Richard Rorty Thought That When Confronted by a Radical Skeptic